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How much does a rigger make in Charleston?

$51,020a year

Median yearly pay for riggers in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $24.53 an hour or $4,252 a month.

Hourly
$24.53
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
57 of 72
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,060Median: $51,020Highest 10%: $72,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,060$22.63
25th$48,510$23.32
Median$51,020$24.53
75th$59,530$28.62
90th$72,020$34.63

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for riggers.

Charlotte, NC$58,760
Rigger salary in South Carolina Rigger salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$88,130
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$87,090
Avionics Technician$84,930
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$81,690
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,300
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$75,570
Maintenance Worker$75,190
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$63,080
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,080
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$61,960
Salaries for every job in Charleston, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rigger make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $24.53 ($51,020 a year).

Do riggers make more in Charleston than the national average?

No: $51,020 against $62,640 nationally, 19% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $51,020, so Charleston pays 0% more.

Where does Charleston rank for rigger pay?

57 of 72 metro areas with data.

How much does a rigger make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,020 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.